Massive General Strike in South Africa Highlights Demand for Radical Policy Changes
Millions of workers took part in the general strike on February 24, according to the South African Federation of Trade Unions which called for the labour action.
A Tale of Two Monuments
Ahmedabad hosts a Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram, the iconic monument where values and foundation of Indian democracy evolved through decades of freedom movement. Now the city also hosts a five star Narendra Modi stadium, a new monument named after our seven star prime minister.
In Modi Government’s Clampdown on Critics and Climate Activists, Big Tech Is an Enabler
Tech giants like Google and Facebook appear to be aiding and abetting a vicious government campaign against activists like Disha Ravi.
Gahela Cari: ‘In Peru, People are Questioning the System’
In an interview, Gahela Cari, the first trans candidate for Congress in Peru, discusses the country’s political situation, the feminist struggle, and challenges facing the Left.
Ecocide! – Three Articles
Unless we address Ecocide, the destruction of large areas of the natural environment as a consequence of human activity, life on earth is in danger; Global ice melt is taking place much faster than predicted; Scientists say freezing Texas linked to warming Arctic.
In France’s Longest Protests Since 1968, Striking Workers Continue the Fight Against Neoliberalism
In mid-January 2021, nationwide protests against the government of Emanuel Macron in France entered their seventh continuous week. Lakhs of workers are out on the streets, opposing Macron’s plans to dismantle France’s substantial welfare state.
Will Andrés Arauz Be the Next President of Ecuador?
In Ecuador’s presidential election held on February 7, 2021, Andrés Arauz got the maximum number of votes, but not enough to win outright. The U.S., the OAS, and the various right-wing parties in Ecuador are conspiring to try and prevent Arauz from contesting the second round.
Justice P.B. Sawant: Obituary; Article: ‘How Much of a Democracy Is India, Really?’
On February 15, 91-year-old Justice PB Sawant breathed his last. In an article written some days before his death, he wrote: In every “democracy” where there is capitalist economic system, there is no democracy at all.
Socialism Is the Only Realistic Solution to Climate Change
Capitalism will not and cannot prevent climate disaster. A socialist response at governmental and societal level is an historic necessity.
The Fight for Belarus: An Interview with Nadezhda Sablina
In August 2020, following the Belarusian presidential election, the opposition has organised protests, calling for the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko. Nadezhda, a Belarusian journalist, provides an anti-imperialist overview for what is taking place.